Translate this page:
Summary
Physical Characteristics
Elsholtzia fruticosa is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.5 m (5ft).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
E. polystachya.
Plant Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Oil
Edible Uses: Condiment Oil
The powdered seeds are used as a condiment for flavouring foodstuffs[272]. An edible oil is obtained from the seed[272].
References More on Edible Uses
Medicinal Uses
Plants For A Future can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally.
Anodyne Miscellany
One report says that the plant is used medicinally, but gives no more information[266]. The juice of the roots is used to relieve headaches[272].
References More on Medicinal Uses
Other Uses
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
Grows well on woodland margins[200]. This species is a sub-shrub, the woody stems often dying back to the base in severe winters[200].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
Temperature Converter
Type a value in the Celsius field to convert the value to Fahrenheit:
Fahrenheit:
Plant Propagation
Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse or cold frame[200]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring.
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Native Range
TEMPERATE ASIA: China (Gansu Sheng, Guangxi Zhuangzu Zizhiqu, Guizhou Sheng, Hubei Sheng, Sichuan Sheng, Xizang Zizhiqu, Yunnan Sheng) TROPICAL ASIA: Bhutan, India (Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh), Nepal, Pakistan (north), Myanmar
Weed Potential
Right plant wrong place. We are currently updating this section.
Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not
in your area so it's worth checking.
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
IUCN Red List
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
Support Plants For A Future
Plants For A Future relies on regular donations to keep our free database and search facilities going, to pay for ongoing research, improvements and enhancements, and to develop and publish new books.
Read more
Choose Currency
Donate in £ GBP
Donate in $ USD
Donate in € EUR
Securely pay via PayPal or Credit/Debit Card without an account.
Expert comment
Author
(D.Don.)Rehder.
Botanical References
200266
Links / References
For a list of references used on this page please go here
Readers comment
| Add a comment |
|
If you have important information about this plant that may help other users please add a comment or link below. Only comments or links that are felt to be directly relevant to a plant will be included. If you think a comment/link or information contained on this page is inaccurate or misleading we would welcome your feedback at [email protected]. If you have questions about a plant please use the Forum on this website as we do not have the resources to answer questions ourselves.
* Please note: the comments by website users are not necessarily those held by PFAF and may give misleading or inaccurate information.
|
Subject : Elsholtzia fruticosa
|
|
|
|